Probe Barrel (Body) is the structural housing component of a contact probe array that provides mechanical stability, alignment, and protection for internal sensing elements.
| Parameter | Typical range | Notes & selection driver |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 30-150 mm | |
| Weight | 50-500 g | |
| Diameter | 10-50 mm | |
| Surface Roughness | Ra ≤ 0.4 μm | |
| Flatness Tolerance | ≤ 0.005 mm | |
| Operating Temperature | -10°C to +60°C | |
| Parallelism Tolerance | ≤ 0.008 mm | |
| Thermal Expansion Coefficient | < 23 × 10⁻⁶/K |
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This component is used in the following industrial products
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The primary function is to provide mechanical stability and precise alignment for multiple contact probes within an array, ensuring consistent measurement accuracy by maintaining fixed spatial relationships between probes.
Common materials include aluminum alloys for lightweight applications, stainless steel for corrosion resistance, and ceramic composites for superior thermal stability in precision measurement environments.
It minimizes deflection and maintains probe alignment through rigid construction, thermal stability, and precise machining tolerances, directly impacting repeatability and accuracy in dimensional metrology.
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